Project Goals
The project FARMS 5.0 officially titled ”Future-Aligned Resilient Modern Systems for Farmers Adhering to Industry 5.0 Principles towards Sustainable Agriculture” is an Erasmus+ KA220-VET initiative and educational and knowledge-sharing project designed to empower the agricultural sector with cutting-edge technologies and practices aligned with the principles of Industry 5.0 and Agriculture 5.0.
FARMS 5.0 project is driven by the dual imperative of addressing systemic challenges in agriculture and leveraging next generation technologies for transformational change. It aims to create a VET program which will train farmers to integrate advanced technologies with a human-centric approach, and create resilient, prosperous, and sustainable farming systems that not only meet the demands of a growing population but also safeguard the environment and promote rural well-being.
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Target Group
The target group for this project:
- Farmers and prospective young farmers
- VET Trainers and educators
- VET Centers
- Policymakers and stakeholders
Partners
- FONDACIJA AGRO CENTAR ZA EDUKACIJA FACE - The Republic of North Macedonia
- The Polish Farm Advisory and Training Centre not-for-profit Sp. z o. o. - Poland
- STANDO LTD - Cyprus
- Infinitivity Design Labs - France
- ARISTOTELIO PANEPISTIMIO THESSALONIKIS - Greece
Short description:
FARMS 5.0 activities include developing of a Cutting-edge Report on Agriculture 5.0 through desk and field research with 75 stakeholder interviews; designing a Training Program for VET trainers with modular training practices (90 activities), 30 DocuNarratives, and a micro-credential eLearning platform, blended training for 25 VET trainers, deliver of localized training for 250 participants, and organizing Round Tables for actionable Policy Recommendations.
The FARMS 5.0 project addresses identified needs through structured and strategic initiatives:
A Cutting-edge Report on Agriculture 5.0 will be developed using desk research (academic articles, national reports, statistical data) and field research with interviews of farmers, academics, government officials, and trade unionists. These interviews will explore the needs, challenges, and opportunities in Agriculture 5.0 and be disseminated as podcasts on the project’s digital platform.
Building on the report’s findings, the FARMS 5.0 Training Program for VET trainers will be designed. It will include 90training activities (15 per partner organization) structured into thematic modules to enable localized training in VET centers.The program will feature 30 digital DocuNarratives showcasing best practices in Agriculture 5.0 and a flexible eLearningplatform with a micro-credential course. This course will cater to marginalized learners and be delivered in standalone andblended formats, combining online and on-site components. It will receive European accreditation through EQVET(EUROPASS).